The Back 9

3-6-12-30 Hour Race

The Old Millstone Golf Course

September 10th 2022

The race series is proud to establish a scenic 2.66 Mile Loop (ALL ON CART PATH) around the Old Millstone Golf course on the west side of Greenville. The Ethos Project has recently purchased this 200 acre plot of land and placed it under a permanent protection conservation easement. A conservation easement is set of restrictions placed on a designated piece of land that prevents development or other substantial change in perpetuity. It is voluntary and unchangeable, and is designed to preserve and protect the property’s natural state. The course will offer a fast attempt at a distance PR. There will be water on site but no power so please bring solar or a quiet running generator if you need it.

Welcome to the Upstate Ultra Trail Series brought to you by the South Carolina Ultra Marathon Club. We are proud to bring in a series of events that range in distance, terrain, and season! But each race will always posses the same energy and positive atmosphere from our staff, volunteers, and S.C.U.M. Runners. Our club and its races are open to all runners, walkers, and hikers and each member will receive 20% OFF any Upstate Ultra event along with discounted club gear and local sponsors! Join the club for 20% OFF all races – HERE – Check out all of our other events – HERE

Volunteers – If you volunteer for 4 hours at one of our events you get a FREE race entry into one of these future race! Resolution Run – Conquer the Rock – Altamont Challenge – The Country Mile – Knock on Woodstock – Cottonmouth Beerlay – The Longest Day – Carolina Reaper Challenge – The Back 9 – Jones Gap Trail Run – Paris Mountain Half Marathon – Sadlers Creek Stumble – Trotting for Tatas – Dark Horse Ultra – Prisoner of War – Longest Night) To volunteer please select the volunteer tab on the race page for one of the various opportunities on race weekend.

Events

• PACKET PICKUP Begins 60 minutes before your individual event

• 30 Hour (The Driver) @ 8:00am

• 12 Hour (The Wood) @ 9:00am

• 6 Hour (The Sand wedge) @ 10:00am

• 3 Hour (The Putter) @ 11:00am

• All Tied Distances will be decided by the final hour short loop. In the event no runner completes a short loop runners will remain tied in the final results report.

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Discounts and Membership

• All S.C.U.M (South Carolina Ultra Marathon) receive 20% OFF

Check out our other Races

• Upstate Ultra

Back 9 Course Description

• Elevation Per 2.66 Mile Loop – 115 Feet

The course is held on a non profit land preserve. The course consist of a 2.66 mile loop on the back 9 of an old golf course on the west side of Greenville. The start and finish line is located near the driving range. Parking is adjacent to the driving range and runners will be able to set up a personal aid station right along the course. The loop in general, is flat and 4 feet wide with plenty of room to pass other runners. There is one main hill that will act as a walking section for most of our participants that lead you right back to the aid/station and parking lot. Along the course you will see plenty of wildlife, plant life, shade, rivers, and ponds! Runners are required to use a headlamp during night hours.

Race Swag

• All Participants Will Receive:

  • Finisher Medal

  • Custom Race Logo Sticker

  • Upstate Ultra Sticker

  • Upstate Ultra Wristband

  • Pancake Breakfast or Quesadilla Lunch

  • Camping is offered (Optional during registration)

  • Upstate Ultra Apparel (Optional during Registration)

  • Race Specific Shirt, Hat, or Socks (Optional during Registration)

Race Awards

• Top 3 Male and Female will receive a custom hand made award!

• Each finisher will receive a finisher medal that will be branded with the race logo and custom lanyard.

• We will also publish our age group results that will coincide with our Race Series.

• To learn more about our race series and awards please visit our results page here: HERE

Camping & Personal Aid Station

Camping is an option this year for participants. There is a $5 fee per vehicle that is included in your registration. You will be able to set up a 10 x 10 personal aid station along the course near the start finish line and the parking lot throughout the event. You will be able to set up your area prior to the race start or on Friday from 4pm to 7pm. There will be water on site but no power so if you have a portable generator or solar lights that would be advised for overnight running. All runners must have a headlamp or flashlight during the night hours.

Aid Station

We will have a basic aid station at the start/finish line of the race that includes water, tailwind, soda, cookies, crackers, and other sugary fixes! We gladly accept aid station donations of food items that you like to see at races. Our staff is very busy with course marking, timing, packet pickup, and communication with runners, that it does make it hard to prepare some amazing tasty treats in-between laps so feel free to contribute a little slice of heaven if you can! Thank you

Personal Tent Set Up – Drop Bags

Athletes who are not camping are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station in the open field adjacent to the start/finish line loop outside of fireside hall. Even if it rains. Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants. The start and finish line loop will serve as the official drop bag area designation. When you are finished with your race please "pack in and pack out" making the host facility look better than you found it.

Eco-Standard

In an effort to be good stewards to mother nature we will not have any of the following items at ANY of our events. This is in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint being placed by endurance events throughout the world. Please have a cup or hydration bottle if you will need to consume water/nutrition during the event. Please bring your own fork/spoon for any post race meals. Please bring your own bags for items collected at the race.

Defer Registration: We do not offer race deferrals

Refunds: We do not offer race refunds

Race Director Info: Matthew Hammersmith: WithoutLimitsGreenville@gmail.com